Grassy Butte Post Office · Photo: Jack Boucher · Public domainWhere Killdeer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Killdeer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Killdeer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Killdeer
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Killdeer
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in Dickinson, 33.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Coal Country Community Health Center is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Killdeer is short on dental care and mental health care
Killdeer’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease runs high in Killdeer
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the North Dakota figure falls outside Killdeer’s likely range.
Care in and near Killdeer
1 community health center in Killdeer, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Killdeer; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Killdeer adults…
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Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Killdeer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Killdeer adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Killdeer adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Killdeer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Killdeer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Killdeer adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Killdeer
Why doesn’t Killdeer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Killdeer.
Where can I get low-cost care near Killdeer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ccchc Killdeer Clinic in Killdeer, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Killdeer.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.